The Phone Call

Doug Murphy

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That phone call we dread in the middle of the night.

folk country mellow reflective

Doug Murphy

a one man show

Douglas Murphy is a passionate lyricist and storyteller whose songs blend heart, honesty, and a touch of grit. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, personal journeys, and timeless themes, his work spans genres like folk, country, acoustic rock, and modern balladry. Whether writing heartfelt love songs, nostalgic reflections, or thought-provoking narratives, Douglas focuses on lyrical depth and emotional connection. Crafted to resonate, designed for both live performance and sync licensing, and he often collaborates with musicians and AI production tools to bring his words to life with professional polish. With an ever-growing catalogue, Douglas continues to write to make listeners feel seen, understood, and moved.

Song Info

Genre

Beats • Beats General

Charts

Peak #1

Peak in subgenre #1

Author

Douglas Murphy

Rights

2023

Uploaded

May 08, 2023

Track Files

MP3

MP3 10.4 MB • 320 kbps • 4:32 minutes

Lossless

WAV 45.8 MB (no audio tag)

Meta Data

Samples

No samples, loops, or splices

BPM

Beat

4/4

Key

C maj

Vocals

Character

Energy

relaxed, cool

high-energy

Danceable

coffee-place

dancefloor

Positivity

dark, sad, angry

happy

Appeal

unique

radio-friendly

Story behind the song

Inspired by a comment during a conversation.

Lyrics

The Phone Call
[2023/05/08]

Intro:

[V]
The bottle sits still and silent,
and his glass lies broken on the floor. 
His cheeks are stained with teardrops,
while he sits in the dark and drinks alone.

[Pre-Chorus]
Can't imagine his life without her. 
How will he enjoy the rain?
Even though he'll go on, face other dawns
he'll always hear that ringing again. 

[C]
Of that phone call
crying out in the night. 
Good news is a distant drum
and when bad news always comes. 
That phone call
in the dead of night. 

Break:

[V]
She goes for a walk in a nearby forest,
and the quiet helps her calm her heart. 
She's run out of tears at the moment
but knows once again they'll start. 

[Pre-Chorus]
Can't imagine a life without her. 
Walking here will never be the same. 
Even though she'll go on to face other dawns
she'll always hear that ringing again.

[C]
Of that phone call
crying out in the night. 
Good news is a distant drum
and when bad news always comes. 
That phone call
in the dead of night.

 Break:

[C]
Of that phone call
crying out in the night. 
Good news is a distant drum
and when bad news always comes. 
That phone call
in the dead of night. 

Copyright  2023 Douglas Murphy

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